Saturday, May 7, 2011

Last year, a little part of me hoped that it would be the last time I wasn't actually a mother on Mother's Day. But here we are. Still hoping. And yet, I'm so full of love for all the mothers in my life that there's not really room for sadness.

To my dear amazing mom, I love you so much. You've been a source of kindness, generosity, and support — all my life. I'm proud that I'm like you in many ways, though I doubt I'll ever be as sweet or selfless. Oh and I'm pretty sure you were right about everything.

To my mother-in-law: you are full of grace, beauty and wisdom. I feel so lucky that I get to be your friend and learn from you — and lucky that I got to marry your son.

To my sisters, sisters-in-law and my friends near and far: thank you for being shining examples to me. And thank you for letting me love your babies as if they were my own.

Happy Mother's Day, all!

photos above of my mom when she was pregnant with my older sister; the pretty m-day card is from Rifle Paper Co.

Angela, I understand how you are feeling completly. It took me ten years until I got to be a mom on Mother's Day. Keep praying, having faith, and moving forward. Somehow in the end it will all work out, trust me! {{hugs}}

Angela, even though, I did have 2 children, they are over 4 years apart. I can remember it like it was yesterday of how badly I wanted and waitied for my babies. It's just like Lisa said; keep the faith and keep praying. One way or another, it can and will happen. All my love to you!

for some reason.. i am sitting here balling like a baby. i could not imagine waiting for something so precious but i am sure your blessings are waiting for you :) and i think you and my dear friend kate will be friends next year :)

as everyone else has already said, your words are really beautiful -- especially that you are so full of love there is no room for sadness. i really need to remember them when i'm feeling down about not being a mother yet, too.

This is my first ever visit to your blog. I do so relate to this post. We're a family built via adoption. For so long there was such pain and disappointment. Now, I could never wish it had all come together any way other than how it did. While I can still access the sadness - and I consider that a good thing and don't want it to be forgotten - I have to reach back pretty far. It's all now truly a source of strength in some bizarre way. From what I've gleaned from your blog just tonight, I have no doubt it will come for you.

being in the 'inbetween state' is never easy. i am in one of those ruts myself. i wish you happiness and i know you find beauty all around you. this is truly making you stronger, you just can't tell yet. someday we'll realize why what happened happened. happy mother's day. someday your someday will come. xo.